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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.72, 1,654.86 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.72, 1,654.86 and 527.24 is: 790.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.72 : 1,654.86 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.72/1,654.86 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.72x = 1,654.86 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.72x = 872,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,508.39/1,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.52

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